The pace of change in cyber security has never been more intense, and 2026 is already shaping up to be a defining year. Artificial intelligence is accelerating the speed, scale and sophistication of attacks. Ransomware groups are evolving into adaptive, data-driven extortion operations. Regulations across the UK and EU are tightening simultaneously. And organisations in every sector are wrestling with the realities of SaaS sprawl, third-party risk and the rising pressure to deliver measurable resilience. 

To help you cut through the noise and prepare for what’s coming, Integrity360 has released the 2026 Cyber Security Trends & Predictions Guide. Developed using detailed insights from our CTO, global security teams, incident responders and strategic partners, the guide delivers an authoritative view of the threats, technologies and regulatory forces that will shape the year ahead. Its mission is clear: to equip organisations with foresight, clarity and practical actions for a rapidly changing landscape.  

What’s inside the guide? 

The guide explores the most significant shifts underway in cyber security, beginning with the rise of AI as both a defensive asset and the attacker’s most powerful new tool. Our experts warn that organisations will face an “AI arms race” in 2026, as generative models supercharge phishing, reconnaissance and vulnerability discovery, while defenders increasingly rely on AI to analyse threats, contextualise alerts and automate containment.  

Ransomware continues to escalate, with attackers adopting adaptive techniques fuelled by AI and moving towards multi-layer extortion models. Meanwhile, exposure management, identity-first security and stronger SaaS governance emerge as critical priorities for reducing breach likelihood in cloud-heavy environments.  

Quantum computing is looked at, with experts emphasising the urgent need for organisations to begin planning their migration to post-quantum cryptography. Many businesses underestimate the complexity, cost and operational disruption involved in retrofitting systems, and the guide helps leaders understand where to start, which assets are most vulnerable and how to prepare their risk registers.  

Third-party risk are expected to grow sharply in 2026 as supply chain compromise becomes one of the leading breach vectors. Regulatory drivers such as NIS2 and DORA’s next milestones will deepen the need for stronger governance.  

Finally, the guide explores the human layer. With deepfake voice and video blurring verification boundaries, organisations must rethink social engineering defence. The shift from generic training to scenario-based, role-specific simulations is essential, alongside identity-verified workflows and leadership-level participation.  

Why download the guide? 

Whether you lead a SOC, manage risk, run IT operations or are just interested in cyber security, this resource is for you. It distils expert analysis, frontline incident insights and intelligence into a structured and accessible format. 

The 2026 guide is a vital tool for any organisation looking to strengthen resilience, anticipate evolving threats and make informed decisions in an era where both human and machine risks are accelerating. 

The challenges of 2026 are already taking shape. Get ahead of them. 
Download the 2026 Cyber Security Trends & Predictions Guide now and prepare with confidence.